last one I hope

[maltby]

(I feel like I'm asking too many questions!)

but looking for help dating these cotton bloomers with lace cuffs. No closures but looks like maybe was buttons before (thread traces)

thank you!

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

I love the lace! I'm not sure, but I think @Better Dresses Vintage had a bloomers project awhile back. Maybe she'll see this and weigh in.

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

Maybe @anothertimevintageapparel or @Vinclothes will know.

 

[acceber]

I have nothing helpful to add, but once upon a time, back about 10 years ago, we were remodeling the house we owned at the time. It was a plank house, built in 1870. It had those old plaster walls which we were tearing down and replacing with drywall and in the course of doing that, we found all kinds of things in the walls - letters from Wales to our address dated 1912, old bottles, a portion of a woman's boot and a pair of old underwear just like these. lol

 

[Vinclothes]

At one time before I retired I had a display of underpants( bloomers, pantaloons, drawers - many terms to call them) on the curtain rods above a double window in my clothing building. They always drew attention and comments. I would call yours bloomers, probably before 1920's because they would have been bulky under 1920's dresses. If you can put them on a mannequin with the placket(s) closed for a photo, they might be a good addition to the VFG lingerie resource. I hope someone else chimes in.
Marian

 

[maltby]

I'll definitely try to get these on a mannequin as well! thanks so much

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Yes, on a manniken or form, the shape would show better for dating

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Don't the holes look awfully small? Even for a baby's diaper cover or ruffle pants beneath a dress?

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Don't worry about asking too many questions. There's no limit.